Month: July 2017

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey, S. & A. Corey
Song: Beautiful

Reviewer: lost on foot

Positive Comments: Great intro, really makes you listen to the song. So many things going on and a lot of works gone into this with the lyrics clear and an interesting message. Love the whistling absolutely loved it, worked so well and the singers voice is retro but worked on what what a quite contemporary track. Got to give you credit for a. Dry different song production that had so many different sounds and styles going on with a neat melody. It’s worked really well

Constructive Comments: Nothing that I feel requires attention, the song is well recorded and mixed

Broadjam Artist: Elester Steele
Song: Love’s Glow

Reviewer: lost on foot

Positive Comments: Good melody, the singers voice is good, great pitch and with a lovely tone in the mid range, he sings relaxed and easy and really very enjoyable to listen as he sings his story. Keys are decent and the whole song has a relaxed but melancholy feelGood song well delivered

Constructive Comments: I’m guessing this was recorded at home and it’s always a challenge to get a mix that works so the voice for me needs to sit on top of the song and in front of the mix. The keys could do with being lowered a touch. Just my opinion but would make it a more enjoyable listen

Broadjam Artist: Elester Steele
Song: Cool Breeze

Reviewer: Elliott Ranney

Positive Comments: Recording done with key/synth and drum machine. Elements of Bob James’ melody. Song begins with vamp that lasts to about 3:15 into the piece. melody is kept back in the mix, towards the end of the piece a surprise of the hook which I wanted to hear earlier, tasty melody.

Constructive Comments: The vamp lasts way too long. The melody is what the listener is hungry for. When the melody is brought out, it is so far behind the rhythm, difficult to get a sense of where it is going. I would recommend a different sounding instrument rather than keyboard, heavy left hand. I also want to hear the melody explore the progression which has some very fine substitutions and takes the song where jazz needs to go. The hook took too long to come out. I suggest listening to how Bob James/Dave Grusin write their melodies and use of other instruments to accentuate the piece. Keep writing

Broadjam Artist: Brenda Craven
Song: Find Your Way

Reviewer: Jon Babb

Positive Comments: That piano sounds amazing — it has so much depth and expression that I could sit back and listen to somebody play it all day. The song itself is very relaxing and even a bit romantic in my opinion. This would be something to play while enjoying a romantic dinner with a girlfriend or even when I just need to relax after a busy day. I loved it, and please let me know when you produce something else like this!

Constructive Comments: I honestly think this is one of the best piano pieces I’ve heard on here so far. Again, let me know when you make something like it as I would very much enjoy hearing it!

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Trevor’s Lullaby / Children

Reviewer: Jon Babb

Positive Comments: It reminds me of something I would hear in the town theme of a video game, which is a good thing! It’s very lovely and pastoral, and gives me images of a simple life in a friendly country village. I also loved the instruments you chose for this. Everything comes together so well and creates a wonderful sound. I loved this piece!

Constructive Comments: Very great song! I hope to hear more from you!

Broadjam Artist: John Hazlett
Song: TheJoySydneyBrings

Reviewer: Jon Babb

Positive Comments: It’s ragtime! Very appropriate choice of instrument as well. So much skill was poured into this that it’s difficult for me to imagine how you did it! This is a very interesting and enjoyable piece to listen to, and I wouldn’t be surprised to hear this in a saloon scene or something similar to an old silent film.

Constructive Comments: Nothing really to suggest here. The piano alone does everything necessary to make this a great track. Excellent work!

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: Growing Lights (Instru)

Reviewer: Jon Babb

Positive Comments: Wow! Such a high quality piece like this deserves to be heard! Very uplifting and upbeat, so I can see this being useful for many advertisers. The drums and guitar strumming really keep the track’s momentum flowing. I could really see this being used in a commercial or some type of online media. I really enjoyed listening to this and I hope you have success with it!

Constructive Comments: I really couldn’t think of anything to add or change. Excellent work!

Broadjam Artist: Nick Kushner
Song: Dark Chocolate Craving

Reviewer: Jon Babb

Positive Comments: Very spy-like, definitely can picture an espionage scene. I’m not sure if that’s what you were going for, but that’s what it sounds like to me. I love the guitar and bass in the background — really keeps the momentum flowing. I also liked the almost Egyptian sounding melodies that the oboe played, as it gave the whole song a bit of flavor as well. Very enjoyable piece!

Constructive Comments: The only thing I could think of changing is perhaps turning down the drums a little bit and maybe using less cymbals. But otherwise, everything was great!

Broadjam Artist: Tristyn Leach
Song: Unleashed ( instrumental )

Reviewer: Jon Babb

Positive Comments: Very interesting piece! Almost chaotic, but it still maintains cohesion. I could imagine hearing this in a dramatic scene in an action film or TV show, or maybe even a video game. I like the instruments you chose for this as well — very diverse and it keeps me interested throughout the song. It almost reminds me of something I would hear in the Goosebumps TV show I watched when I was younger. Very awesome!

Constructive Comments: Overall, it was a great experience! I found myself a bit nostalgic, lol. I really liked this one!

Broadjam Artist: RICARDO ALONSO
Song: Nocturno

Reviewer: Jon Babb

Positive Comments: This could certainly be used in a dramatic scene or an emotional moment. I get a very ‘inner struggle’ kind of feeling from this. The instruments used are simple, but they are also effective at portraying that sense of melancholy. Overall, this is a well produced and well written track that I totally approve of. Great work!

Constructive Comments: I know you chose the instruments for a reason, and I think they work really well for this piece. I really can’t think of any criticism!